It’s actually difficult to get info because ifixit doesn’t have ratings on all models, sometimes it’s just a guide. There’s no top list, just a blog here and there, a video in another place

I have created my own list, based on ifixit:

Best Closed ANC

  • Sony WF-1000XM3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG498JT3Y-k

Just a guitar pick and a screw driver gets you there, and they close back up like new. No rating, but it’s the best closed in-ear

Best Open ANC

  • Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Samsung_Galaxy_Buds_Live

8/10 is the best score I’ve seen for ANY earphones

Best Closed

  • Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless

https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Samsung_Galaxy_Buds_Plus

7/10 which is the best rating for an earbud

  • Samsung Galaxy Buds

https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Samsung_Galaxy_Buds

6/10 which is previously the best earbud

After these four products, I haven’t seen ANYTHING better. Any others I should add to the list?

  • @iopqOPEnglish
    1•1 year ago

    Thanks for letting me know, that narrows it down

    I found the WF-1000XM3 have a bit of a noisy ANC. It’s certainly great, but instead of the outside noise I have to listen to the constant hissing from the microphones. Kind of ruins being the best ANC out of the bunch

    I’ll be testing the Link Buds S next, they are not on ifixit, but I’ve found some teardowns that show that they are easy to repair